謹: the kanji for respectful; humble
謹 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means respectful; humble. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
謹 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
謹 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キン (kin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 謹慎きんしん · kinshin | self-restraint; suspension |
| 謹賀新年きんがしんねん · kinga shinnen | Happy New Year (formal) |
| 謹呈きんてい · kintei | with the compliments of the author |
つつしむ (tsutsushimu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 謹むつつしむ · tsutsushimu | to be respectful |
| 謹んでつつしんで · tsutsushinde | respectfully |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 年賀状に謹賀新年と書いた。Nengajō ni kinga shinnen to kaita.I wrote "Happy New Year" on my New Year's card.
- 謹んでお祝い申し上げます。Tsutsushinde oiwai mōshiagemasu.Please accept my respectful congratulations.
- …選手は一か月の謹慎処分を受けた。Senshu wa ikkagetsu no kinshin shobun o uketa.The player was suspended for a month.
- 作者から謹呈の本が届いた。Sakusha kara kintei no hon ga todoita.A complimentary copy arrived from the author.
- 謹んでご冥福をお祈りします。Tsutsushinde gomeifuku o oinori shimasu.I respectfully pray for the repose of the soul.
Questions about 謹
How many strokes does 謹 have?
謹 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 謹?
The on readings are kin (キン). The kun readings are tsutsushimu (つつしむ).
What JLPT level is 謹?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 謹
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.